About Boulder Creek


Boulder Creek is a quaint historic town situated amongst the San Lorenzo Valley redwoods that proudly has no fast food restaurants or chain stores. While today’s Boulder Creek is a quiet little town, it was once a rough and tumble Wild West city that provided lumber for the nearby mining towns. The old saloons and brothels are now cute little locally-owned shops and restaurants, but a lot of Boulder Creek’s charm comes from its still-strong connection with its rich history. The town has a variety of historical events all year round, while visitors can enjoy the interactive exhibits of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum any day of the week. Boulder Creek is also the jumping off point for exploring Big Basin Redwoods State Park, which provides visitors with 80 miles of trails and a variety of campsites for all types of outdoorsmen and women. Although much of the redwood forest was mined for lumber in the late 1800s, there are still some old growth trees to admire and thousands of redwoods that are about 100 years old. Whether hiking, biking or horseback riding, Big Basin is a great place to explore the beauty and tranquility of Nature’s forest giants.



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Boulder Creek’s proximity to the 80 miles of trails of Big Basin Redwoods State Park makes it a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts. History buffs will also love the town’s historic buildings and events, as well as the San Lorenzo Valley Museum.

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Jake Nielsen's Triple Threat
Luminescence Day Spa And Tea Room - Open Mike
Deepstone
Automatic Animal - Spinfarm - Rooky Red Lion
Men's Retreat - May 18 To 20, 2012
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The biggest attraction in Boulder Creek is the Big Basin Redwoods State Park.  Established in 1902, it is the oldest State Park in California and has18,000 acres of forest that consists of old growth and recovering redwoods, oaks and conifers.  The terrain is marked by waterfalls, lush canyons and 2,000-foot ridges.  A variety of animals call Big Basin home, including deer, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, mountain lions and all sorts of bird species.  The area is a nature enthusiast’s dream and the 80 miles of trails make it a fun and easy park to explore while hiking, biking or horseback riding.  Whether planning the family’s first camping trip or a backpacking expedition of seasoned trekkers, Big Basin Redwoods State Park has campsites that will suit all visitors.

Boulder Creek is also unique for its rich history as a lumber town that experienced a huge boom during the late 1800s when the town provided building materials for the gold rush towns and mines.  Once a lawless place full of saloons and brothels, the only remnants of the past found in today’s quiet town are in the historic buildings and the San Lorenzo Valley Museum.  A trip to the museum will be a fun and interesting excursion for the entire family.

 

 

Annual Events in Boulder Creek

Like many of the Santa Cruz County towns, Boulder Creek hosts a yearly Art and Wine Festival.  This three-day event is free and takes place over Memorial Day Weekend.  The annual Fourth of July Parade draws is everything that one would expect of a small town parade.  Tales of the Basin is an annual event that features the talent of a variety of storytellers who relate tales about Big Basin Park’s history and children’s stories.  Every September, Boulder Creek holds the Big Basin Founder’s Day and Redwood Jubilee, which is celebrated with a play, historic hikes and children’s games.  The Annual Boulder Creek Christmas in the Redwoods features Christmas carols, Santa’s arrival, a parade, tree lighting and hayrides through town. 


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